1. Bang is an America… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with the name Bang.
1. Bang is an American heavy metal band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania formed in 1969. They released their self-titled debut in 1972 with two albums that followed, but broke up in 1974. They reunited in the 90's, with their comeback album Return to Zero being released in 1999.
2. Greek dance pop duo Bang (Paul Stevens, vocals and guitar, and Billy Adams, keyboards) scored a couple of minor singles chart entries with "You're the One" in 1989 (UK #74) and "Holding My Heart" in 1990 (US #93), both featured on the 1990 album Clockwise. The duo worked with notable genre producers Shep Pettibone and François Kevorkian.
3. American rapper from Chicago.
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Bang Lyrics
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Felt the wind around you
Have you read a book or two
Or have books been reading you
Do clothes affect your mental health
Are your boots reheeled
Could you lead a life of wealth
Questions all around me
Questions bring me down
Must you be a superstar
To find your means of living
Does it matter who you are
Can't you stomach giving
La la la la la la la la la la la la
Questions all abound me
Questions bring me down
Questions all around me
Questions bring me down
In Bang's song, Questions, the lyrics seem to be expressing the feelings of being overwhelmed by questions and the uncertainty that they bring. The opening verse talks about feeling the night and the wind around you, and then asks the question of whether someone has read a book or if books have been reading them. This seems to be a metaphor for the idea of being swept up in the world around you and feeling like you don't have control.
The second verse asks about the connection between clothing and mental health, and whether someone could lead a life of wealth if it was delivered to them already wrapped and sealed. These questions touch on ideas of material possessions and their role in our lives, as well as the idea of self-determination and the possibility of achieving wealth and success through external factors like inheritance or luck.
The chorus repeats the idea of questions bringing the singer down, and the final verse touches on the idea of whether being a superstar is necessary to find your means of living and whether it matters who you are in order to give back to others. Overall, the song seems to be exploring the uncertainty and confusion that can arise from life's big questions.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever felt the night
Have you ever experienced the darkness and stillness of night when the world is quiet, and everything seems to be at peace.
Felt the wind around you
Have you ever felt the air moving around you, whether in a gentle breeze or a strong gust, reminding you that nature is always present.
Have you read a book or two
Have you had the opportunity to acquire knowledge and expand your mind by reading any books, realising how they have the power to transform a perception or perspective.
Or have books been reading you
Are you a passive recipient of information from the books that you consume, or are you consciously applying what they teach and letting them shape you.
Do clothes affect your mental health
Do the clothing choices you make have an impact on your emotions, self-confidence, and behaviour.
Are your boots reheeled
Have you taken the time to maintain and take care of your possessions and yourself, showing self-respect by keeping everything in good condition.
Could you lead a life of wealth
Is it possible for you to live a life of financial stability and prosperity, free of the distractions and obstacles that poverty can cause.
Delivered wrapped and sealed
Is it possible to have your life predetermined and structured for you without taking any chance, so all your actions are appropriate, and you never have to deal with the consequences of your choices.
Questions all around me
There are so many queries occupying my mind, raising multiple scenarios, and causing me to reflect on my opinions and judgements.
Questions bring me down
The never-ending flow of inquiries brings me down, making me feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next.
Must you be a superstar
Are you only considered worthy if you are a famous and influential person, with eyes always upon yourself, rather than living your life for personal satisfaction and development.
To find your means of living
Do you have to compromise who you are and what you believe to survive, or is it beneficial for you to find a way to use your natural skills and talents to create a fulfilling career.
Does it matter who you are
Does your background and personality play a role in the opportunities and experiences you receive or can anyone achieve anything with the right mindset and hard work.
Can't you stomach giving
Are you willing to give back to others, use your gifts and resources to help those around you, or do you turn a blind eye to those in need.
La la la la la la la la la la la la
The song's chorus.
Contributed by Isabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dino Slaughter
Underrated band! Saw them in concert with Grand Funk, and they were outstanding. Thanks.
ewd67
You are exactly right !! I was fortunate to be a "gofer" in the studio with Chuck Kirkpatrick and Karl Richardson (both studio geniuses) when this was recorded. Much better than any "heavy metal rock" I have heard from anybody in the last 35 years. These guys should have been huge ! Instead they are just GREAT !!!
Gary Gray
Love it. Have you ever felt the night? Don't have to be Jeff Beck to turn my head. This band had a "thing." They were very heavy.
fial22
Bang was huge went I was in high school in Miami in the early 70s. Think they recorded at Criteria Recording Studios in Miami. Listening to this brought me back over 40 years!
Donsterzthevice
Saw them live in Tampa Stadium!
jorge reyes
Gracias por esta Gran Banda cuantos discos sacaron.
miguel cuenta
una de las mejores rolas para mi en los 80s chingonas,
Julio AI I is
Cama de piedra y flor silvestre puro rock 80’s mi neza
Lynn Ramsey
This song got considerably airplay back in the day.
MrFobob
Saw them at the Hollywood Sportatoriam under the influence but remember they started off or closed with a 12 gauge shotgun blast or an M-80 or bigger, they were GREAT. Yes, They do sound a tad like Budgie but that is a good thing. I wore out their record album I played it so much